Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church

Bible Study
2019-03-06 13:00 UTC | Latall, CA, 92058, United States
Six Hours One Friday: Living in the Power of the Cross
Does life feel futile? Doesn’t have to.
Do some of your failures seem fatal? They aren’t.
And your death. Does the grave appear to be the final stop? According to Christ, your death is just the start of the something great.
There is a truth greater than all the losses and sorrows of life. And it can be discovered in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
In Six Hours One Friday, Max Lucado delves into the meaning of Jesus’ last hours on the cross. Through his death, your life has purpose and meaning. You are forgiven and loved by a Savior who died for you. And an empty tomb proclaims that death does not have the final word.
“Peace where there should be pain. Confidence in the midst of crisis. Hope defying despair. Does death have the last word? I can see Jesus wink as he gives the answer, Not on your life.”

Choir Practice
2019-03-14 17:15 - 18:00 | Shepherd of the Valley, 4510 North River Road, Oceanside, Ca, 92056
Everyone is invited

Women's Bible Study
2019-03-16 09:00 - 10:00 | Shepherd of the Valley, 4510 North River Road, Oceanside, Ca, 92056
Waiting:
A Bible Study on Patience, Hope, and Trust
By: Sharla Fritz
It highlights principles that makes times of waiting more bearable.
Learn how to surrender worries to God, handle the daily-ness of waiting, and draw closer to Jesus

Let's Plant with Nan Sterman
2019-03-16 09:30 - 11:30 | Community Garden, 4510 North River Rd, Oceanside, CA, 92058, United States
Join Nan Sterman for one of her annual, hands-on vegetable seed starting workshops.
Nan brings all the seeds, planting supplies, and equipment. She teaches you about seed starting, then we dig in!
After a few hours’ work, you’ll take home your entire summer vegetable garden, seeded and ready to sprout: tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, melons, pumpkins, sunflowers, marigolds, cucumbers, zucchini, zinnias, squashes, basil, tomatillo, cilantro, and more.
Nan includes her favorite seed starting products and supplies, so you can start seeds on your own after the workshop, too. And you’ll be added to Nan’s Seed Starters Facebook group for ongoing support and information.
During this workshop, Nan shares her fool-proof seed starting methods, her secrets for success, and answers all your seed starting questions including:
— Which seeds to plant for summer and which to plant for other seasons
— How to start different kinds of seeds
— How to read seed packets
— The best seed starting tools (you’ll be surprised!)
— How to avoid common mistakes
Nan makes seed starting easy! Even experienced seed starters love this workshop – some come every spring!
One person per signup. Minimum of 10 people and maximum of 25 people per workshop.
Suited for children (with an adult) ages 12 and older, maximum of one child per adult.
Come get messy and have fun!
You must Register!

Healing Strong
2019-03-23 13:00 - 15:00 | Community Building, 4510 North River Road, Oceanside, Ca, 92056

Painting Class
2019-04-07 12:30 - 14:00 | Community Building, 4510 North River Road, Oceanside, Ca, 92056
Learn to paint on Canvas
This month’s painting “Spring in the Hill”

Palm Sunday
2019-04-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Shepherd of the Valley, 4510 North River Road, Oceanside, Ca, 92056
Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week. We rejoice with the crowds as Jesus enters into the city of Jerusalem, waving palms and shouting “Hosanna!” At our 10:00am service. Worship on April 15 at 10:00 am.

Maundy Thursday
2019-04-18 19:00 - 20:00 | Shepherd of the Valley, 4510 North River Road, Oceanside, Ca, 92056
Jesus’ actions reveal that discipleship means crossing the boundary from selfishness to servanthood. While the plot against him begins to unfold, Jesus has a meal with his disciples and afterwards washes their feet. The humility and self-denial of the foot-washing foreshadow the cross, where Jesus washes the whole world in his blood. It is in this context that Jesus gives his disciples a new commandment to love one another “just as I have loved you” (John 13:34). We share the meal of bread and wine,remembering that having become one with Christ in baptism we are now to share ourselves with others in love and service. We strip the altar remembering that Jesus was stripped beforehe was beaten and crucified. We are also reminded that Christ was stripped of his dignity on the cross and that our servanthood involves humility and self-denial.
Join us in Worship and Communion at 7:00 pm

Good Friday Service
2019-04-19 19:00 - 20:00 | Shepherd of the Valley, 4510 North River Road, Oceanside, Ca, 92056
Our Lord’s servanthood reaches its ultimate limit.On the cross Jesus became the lamb who was slain for sinners. There he was wounded for our transgressions and bruised for our iniquities (Isaiah 53:4). There he revealed God’s love and became the living way into the “sanctuary” (Hebrews 10:19-20) that is communion with God the Father. Good Friday is not a funeral service for Jesus. It is a celebration of the triumph of the cross! In John’s gospel, always the appointed reading for Good Friday, Jesus is the king on his way to enthronement. It is on the cross that God’s power is revealed and God’s enemies (sin and death) are defeated. Because God raised Jesus, the cross is now a symbol of how God triumphs in and through our acts of service and self-sacrifice. The tone of Good Friday is one of prayer and reflection. It is a solemn celebration of our Lord’s victory on the cross.
Worship with us at 7:00 p.m

Easter Sunday Brunch Set-up
2019-04-20 13:00 - 14:30 | Community Building, 4510 North River Road, Oceanside, Ca, 92056
Getting ready for Easter Brunch

Commemoration of St. Mark
2019-04-25 | CA, United States
St. Mark was a native of the North Africa county of Libya. He was born in the city of Cyrene in Pentapolis, The western part of Libya, west of the border of Egypt. St. Mark was born of Jewish parents three years after the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. His original name was John and his surname was Mark : “And when he {peter} came to himself ….., he {Peter} came to the house of Mary the mother of John, whose surname was Mark, where many gathered together praying” (acts 12:11-12); and ” Barnabas determined to take with them John, whose surname was Mark” (acts 15:37); “And Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem, when they had fulfilled their ministry, and took with them John, whose surname was Mark” (acts 12:25). St. marks parents, Aristopolos his father and Mary his mother, migrated to Palestine shortly after the birth of St. Mark because of the Berber attacks on their town and property. They settled in Cana of Galilee not far form Jerusalem A few years later St. Mark’s father died and Peter Simon { St. Peter}, who was married to a relative of St. Mark’s father took care of St. Mark and considered him a son: “The Church that is in Babylon, elected together with you, salutes you and so does Marcus {Mark} my son”; (1 Peter 5:13). Peter Simon saw to it that St. Mark got a good education. St. Mark studied law and the classics.
Church Traditions state that Mary, St. Mark’s mother, was admirer of Jesus Christ and followed Him everywhere and that St. Mark was one of the attendants who served at the feast in Cana of Galilee at which Jesus Christ turned the waster into wine: “And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee … and both Jesus and was called and his disciples, to the marriage .. when the ruler of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, … This was the first miracle Jesus did …” (John 2:1-11)

Yearly Planning Meeting
2019-04-27 09:00 - 12:00 | Community Building, 4510 North River Road, Oceanside, Ca, 92056
We will be working on long range plans

Cinco De Mayo
2019-05-05 11:30 - 13:30 | Shepherd of the Valley, 4510 North River Road, Oceanside, Ca, 92056
Celebrate Cinco De Mayo in the park in back of the church. All the traditional food and music will be enjoyed.

Painting Class
2019-05-05 12:30 - 13:30 | Community Building, 4510 North River Road, Oceanside, Ca, 92056
Learn to paint on canvas . This month’s theme “Wave”

PSD Pastor Gathering
2019-05-14 09:30 - 12:00 | Community Building, 4510 North River Road, Oceanside, Ca, 92056
San Diego County gathering of Pastors

Congregational Meeting
2019-05-19 11:00 - 12:30 | Shepherd of the Valley, 4510 North River Road, Oceanside, Ca, 92056
Our Semi annual Congregational Meeting.

Ministry Updates
Will voting on Ministry Leaders
News
Pastor’s Report

Mother's Celebration Tea
2019-05-19 15:00 - 17:00 | Community Building, 4510 North River Road, Oceanside, Ca, 92056

Diana's Angels
2019-05-21 08:30 - 11:30 | Community Building, 4510 North River Road, Oceanside, Ca, 92056
Our mission is to provide loving support and comfort to grieving parents upon the passing of their preborn or infant chi/d by providing appropriate c/othing in which to dress the child
Visit www.dianasangelsproject.com for more information
Join us in making burial layettes consisting of blankets kimonos, caps/bonnets and booties which are donated to grieving parents. You need not be able to sew, we also need those who can cut patterns, crochet, knit, sort or package. For more information about this event, please contact Margaret at 760.638.6888 or msmargaret122@hotmail.com.

Father's Day Event
2019-06-22 14:00 - 17:00 | Iron Sights, 618 Airport Road, Oceanside, CA, 92058, United States
Target Shooting and Dinner
Location: Iron Sights 518 Airport Road, Oceanside
Date: June 22, 2019
Time 2:00pm to 5:00 pm
Dinner following somewhere manly
Please complete release of liability wavier on line at www.Iron-sights.com prior to this date so you can save time at the range.
Costs
Range use $14.00
Gun Rental $6.00
Targets $3.00
Ammo from $6.00 to $20. depending what you are shooting.

Ministry Teams Planning Meetings
2019-07-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Community Building, 4510 North River Road, Oceanside, Ca, 92056
Our Ministry teams Care & Worship, Outreach, Stewardship, Property, Fellowship and Education make plans.

Ministry Meeting
2019-07-04 19:00 - 20:30 | Ca
All our ministry teams meet to plan our future ministry

Synodical Convention
2019-07-19 - 2019-07-25 | TBA, CA, 92058, United States
Pastor Allen is at the Synodical Convention

Dinner and a Movie
2019-07-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Shepherd of the Valley, 4510 North River Road, Oceanside, Ca, 92056
The Princess Bride
(1987)
While home sick in bed, a young boy’s grandfather reads him the story of a farmboy-turned-pirate who encounters numerous obstacles, enemies and allies in his quest to be reunited with his true love.
Director: Rob Reiner
Writers: William Goldman (book), William Goldman (screenplay)
Stars: Cary Elwes, Mandy Patinkin, Robin Wright |

Annie Rehearsal
2019-07-29 15:00 - 19:00 | Community Building, 4510 North River Road, Oceanside, Ca, 92056

Annie, An Orphan's Story
2019-08-03 12:00 - 14:00 | Community Building, 4510 North River Road, Oceanside, Ca, 92056
Youth Musical Theater Summer Camp
Shepherd’s Players invites you to join us for: ANNIE, AN ORPHAN’S STORY
Where: SVLC Community Building, 4510 North River Road, Oceanside
When: Monday, July 29th – Friday, August 2nd 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. Performance Saturday August 3rd at noon.
Who: Ages 5-14, male and female (Everyone has a speaking part and will participate in songs and dances!
Cost: $20 for the week, includes dinner each day (financial assistance available)
ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST COMMIT TO REHEARSAL EVERYDAY FROM 3-7 P.M.

Potluck and Pool Party
2019-08-16 18:00 - 21:00 | Shepherd of the Valley, 4510 North River Road, Oceanside, Ca, 92056

Memorial Service
2019-08-31 | Shepherd of the Valley, 4510 North River Road, Oceanside, Ca, 92056
Joyce Roberts transferred to heaven on July 18. Her service will be held today at our church at 2:00pm.
A reception will follow in the Community Building.

Special Work Party
2019-08-31 09:00 - 11:00 | Shepherd of the Valley, 4510 North River Road, Oceanside, Ca, 92056
The service will be at our church on Saturday, August 31 at 2:00. A reception will immediately follow in the Community Building. Of course, many will come from our church, but for many years Joyce was very active at Community Lutheran in Escondido and we are expecting a large group from there (and other churches).
We need YOUR help!

We need cooks to supply dessert type goodies for the reception (we are expecting over 100 so we need a lot).
We need at least a dozen to come at 9:00 the day of the event to help with cleaning and set up. We’ll likely go some yard work, etc. too (it’s a special work party). We need several to stay after the reception for clean-up.The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to our Garden/Farm (make checks to: Botanical Community Development Initiatives).
See the sign-ups on the fellowship counter or email back to volunteer.
Questions? Contact Lori at loridowe@gmail.com or Amanda at amandareneecerny@gmail.com or the church at pastor@svlchurch.org

The Story of Heaven
2019-09-12 19:00 - 20:00 | K Berni, CA, 92058, United States
All through the story of the Bible two parallel and beautiful dramas unfold:
There is the Upper Story. God is real, He is present, and He is working on our behalf. Heaven is breaking into the world more than we recognize, and the story of God’s seeking love, perpetual grace, and longing for relationship with ordinary people is breathtaking.
There is also the Lower Story. We live on earth. We make mistakes, run from God, and resist His overtures of love. Sometimes we get so mired in the Lower Story that we fail to recognize God’s presence breaking into our world. We forget that the God of Heaven longs to have a growing relationship, a friendship, with us – and ultimately sent His Son, Jesus, who died for our sins and rose again to restore that relationship for all who will believe.
It is in The Story of Heaven that these two stories reach their glorious climax: when sin, death, and sorrow will be no more and God will be reunited with His people forever.
Today’s study comes from The Story of Heaven, which combines content from two well-loved pastors and authors – Max Lucado (God’s Story, Your Story) and Randy Frazee (The Story) – along with material to provide solid, biblical teaching on heaven and life after death.

Women's Bible Study
2019-09-21 09:00 - 10:00 | Community Building, 4510 North River Road, Oceanside, Ca, 92056
Traveling Light
Weary travelers. You’ve seen them — everything they own crammed into their luggage. Staggering through terminals and hotel lobbies with overstuffed suitcases, trunks, duffels, and backpacks.
Backs ache. Feet burn. Eyelids droop.
We’ve all seen people like that.
At times, we are people like that — if not with our physical luggage, then at least with our spiritual load.
We all lug loads we were never intended to carry. Fear. Worry. Discontent. No wonder we get so weary. We’re worn out from carrying that excess baggage. Wouldn’t it be nice to lose some of those bags?
That’s the invitation of Max Lucado. With the Twenty-third Psalm as our guide, let’s release some of the burdens we were never intended to bear.
Using these verses as a guide, Max Lucado walks us through a helpful inventory of our burdens. May God use this Psalm to remind you to release the burdens you were never meant to bear.
